Fire Danger Rules Guide Burra Burnoffs
An incomplete local notice outlines fire precaution rules for Burra district. It emphasizes obtaining permission from the District Council, clearing air around the burn site, providing six hours notice, arranging four helpers, and extinguishing the blaze by mid afternoon. It urges residents to consult local authorities for assistance and to follow Rush Bre Act conditions to prevent disasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra
Ares
Bre Bonythop
MC. Brooks
Dodarell
Booborowie Public School Top of Grades List
Booborowie Public School announced top students from the last term with Grade VI student George Wil feree Williams leading the grade, followed by Grade V Silly Williams Grade IV Stanley Goodriage Grail IE Hay Pitcher Grade II Leslie and Grade I Mervin Goodrifize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wilferee “Williams
Silly Williams
Stanley Goodriage Grail
Ie—Hay Pitcher
Leslie
Mervin Goodrifize
Mysterious Old Ear Rests Raise Family Question
A garbled note asks about aging ears and paternity, presenting a perplexing domestic cliffhanger that hints at family doubt and hidden truth within a household. The fragment focuses on a childlike plea and a question of fatherhood amid uncertain origins.
Dangerous Grass Fires at Gam Creek Station Causes Damages
Neighbors reported a grass fire at Gam Creek Station last Friday caused extensive damage. The property owned by Sir Walter Duncan and managed by Mr. William J. Kevern burned six to seven acres of oat, one acre of wheat, twenty tons of press vegetation, and about twenty five acres of feed. authorities investigated alleged arson by Mr. Evern with the blaze rekindling on Friday November 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aire
Gum Creek
Walter Dun~ Cay
Walliam J. Kevern
Evern
Bridey
Bonotbia
Maine
Memorial Service for D W O at Mt Bryan
A large Mt Bryan Church congregation gathered for a memorial service for the late Pie D. ose rae, foundation member of the local Offer in the commune. Rev R Brock delivered the address, quartette members from the OF group performed, Mr Jefferies sang, and the church was adorned with pink flowers and decorative emblems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Bryan
Pie D. Ose Rae
R. Brock
Atkin
B. Eiwards
FF Jefferies
D. Thomas
Mt Bryan East School Weekly Test Results Lower Grades
Levi Hughes Carmen Dare Grade V toma Simmons Mercery Dare show weekly test results for lower grades at Mt Bryan East School, highlighting performance inReading and arithmetic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Hughes
Carmen ‘Dare
Toma Simmons
Mercery Dare
Burra Red Cross Junior Competition near 4000 goal
Burra Red Cross Junior competition attracts wide local support with 2143 sales already tallied. Nominated babies Reed Laurel Jambyn and others receive backing from Burra Red Cross branches and community groups. Donations urged to reach 4000 by November 21 as fundraising continues under Red Cross Advisory Committee chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Lo Burra
Reed
Laurel
Jambiyn
Burra Red Cross
Psbies Sellars
Bartlett and
Pistitr
Burra North Red Cross
Baby Lockett
RSD
Eelor Phillips
Physical Culture Club
Baby Bannerstone
RSL
Aberdeen Promyst
Watoe
Bart Pasemt
Burra Red Cross Executive Meeting Minutes
The Burra Red Cross executive met in O W A rooms on a Friday afternoon with 13 members present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Financials show amounts due and credited including Children's Tea Party and Red Cross Funds. Proceeds from the WED Dance are listed, and competition money totals are noted. The committee thanks all committees for support in the Red Cross initiatives and outlines correspondence and upcoming arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.W A
Alles
Mesquines Ff
Burra
Fed
Red Cross Sunior
Airie
Aberdeen
A/S
Soldiers’ Evening Service Honors Returning Men
A military audience at Burra listened as Rev Cowle Rev Bartlett and others spoke of sacrifice and brave service. Mayor praised local families for supporting the war effort while presenting Sergt Riges and acknowledging missing soldier Nankivell. The gathering closed with Auld Lang Syne as soldiers prepared for onward duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linden Migus
M. P. Cowle
H. Mf. Wartett
Pte. Walker
Mie
David
Wooton
Sydney Borowski
Angus Halliday
England
Cowle
Kogaha Wisnea
Mr. Cowle
Bertlett
Burra
RSL
Maz
Br. A.B. Tlegs
Sergt
Riges
Rages Orst
Nankavell
Belges
Linies
Farewell Social For Sapper Hughes At Mount Bryan East
A district social in Mount Bryan East honored Sapper Albert J. Hughes of the ALF, a local lad from Vievar Hughes family. The event featured national anthems, farewell speeches, and gifts including a soldier’s Testament and a wall jewel. Local officials praised Hughes’ spirit and athletic record, pledging ongoing school contact and support as he departs to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sapper A. Hughes
ALF
Vievar Hughes
L. W. Gare
Australia
P. “Brook
Gate
Sapper Hughes
BB. Xuan
Rapper Hughes
JH Doyle
Seaing
Alby
Ibis High
J. W. Gare
Sapper Hurhes
Uncle Kind
Amper
Lands
Peries
Schedule fragment notes week of November dates
Fragmentary timetable entries list times and personnel across November days from Monday the 16th to Sunday the 22nd. Names include Horstee Murphy Hegen Pearce Passe Bin3 Seroon Hopkins and Davis. Entries indicate shifts from early morning to evening with varied start times.
Tennis and Cricket Finals Highlight Local Championship
Spat at a venue hosted finals of the Boys and Girls championship in tennis. Heather Pearce and runner-up Eilean Hogan battled in a 6-3 result, while Ron Pascoe won the Boys singles 6-4 over Ray Johnson. Mixed doubles followed as the tournament concluded. Funds raised supported the Stings Patriotic Fund and waste campaign efforts.
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Hampionship
Sal Con Sacam
Heather Pearce
Eilean Hogan
Chamainnshin
Ron Pascoe
Ray Johnison
Wisnettes
Stings
Patriotic Fund
Evening q proceeds aid district boys farewell fund
The proceeds of the evening amounted to several pounds with donations from Sooner and Mr G Willett Gr Sweets from Mist Doyle and Mrs R Wilks. A sale of a box of powder added to the total. The total reached £4 0s 6d and was given to the committee arranging district boys farewells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Willett
Mist
Doyle
R. Wilks
Also Mentioned on This Page
Booborowie Public School
Gam Creek
Pte. D. Wo
Mt. Bryan
Mt Bryan East School
Twine
Sara & CO
Burra Junior
Genersus
Allocy
Inedgea
Maco Iams
Tenoant
Red Cross Advisory Committee
Albert J. Hughes
Davis
Orkenden
Iy Wile
Paver
Pattieberind Devint
Australis
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